Missouri Pacific Railroad v. Ritchie Grocer Co.

Frank Holt, Justice.

This litigation results from appellant’s action in removing its spur track and not replacing it. During the summer of 1977, appellant removed its industrial spur track without filing a petition with the Commission for discontinuance of service. The city was conducting an urban renewal project and had requested at least a temporary removal. Appellant removed the spur and decided not to replace it. The appellee owned a warehouse which had been served by the appellant in the past. The appellee had abandoned its warehouse several months prior to the removal of the spur.…